around the bend
Idioms-
Around a curve or corner on a road or pathway, as in Peter's house is just around the bend . Also see around the corner , def. 1.
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Also, round the bend . Crazy, insane, as in Throwing out that perfectly good steak? Have you gone round the bend? [ Colloquial ; early 1900s]
Example Sentences
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With its bell ringing and black smoke rolling, the engine came around the bend.
From Literature
Rowan crawled on around the bend, thinking of Star, the most peaceful and loving thing he knew.
From Literature
Apple’s stock has had a rough start to the year, but one analyst sees good news around the bend.
From MarketWatch
Apple’s stock has had a rough start to the year, but one analyst sees good news around the bend.
From MarketWatch
It was just after 18:00 on Wednesday when a carriage on Lisbon's famous Gloria funicular came around the bend of a steep cobblestoned street, crashed into a building, and crumpled, an eyewitness said.
From BBC
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